The Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, a revered hymn in Hinduism, is a powerful and melodious composition dedicated to Goddess Durga.
This stotram, written in praise of the fierce and benevolent form of the goddess, extols her valor and divine prowess in vanquishing the demon Mahishasura. The term "Mahishasura Mardini" translates to "the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura," symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Composed by the great sage Adi Shankaracharya, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a poetic masterpiece, embodying the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India.
It is recited with deep devotion by millions of devotees, especially during the Navratri festival, which celebrates the nine forms of the goddess. The stotram not only serves as a prayer but also as a means to invoke the divine energy of Durga, seeking her blessings for strength, courage, and protection.
The hymn is notable for its lyrical beauty, rhythmic cadence, and profound meanings. Each verse is a tribute to the goddess's different attributes, depicting her as the invincible warrior, the compassionate mother, and the ultimate protector of the universe.
The stotram's repetitive chant of "Ayi Girinandini" and "Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini" reinforces the faith and devotion of the reciter, creating a spiritual resonance that transcends mere words.
In this article, we will explore the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram in both Hindi and English, providing a comprehensive understanding of its verses and significance.
This will not only facilitate a deeper connection with the divine but also help preserve this ancient spiritual legacy for future generations.
महिषासुरमर्दिनि स्तोत्रम् - अयि गिरिनन्दिनि हिंदी में
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।
भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते
त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते
दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥
अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते
शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।
मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥
अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते
रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।
निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥
अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते
चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।
दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥
अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे
त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।
दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥
अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते
समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।
शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥
धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके
कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।
कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥
सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते
कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते ।
धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥
जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते
झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।
नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥
अयि सुमनःसुमनःसुमनः सुमनःसुमनोहरकान्तियुते
श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।
सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥
सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते
विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।
शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥
अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते
त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।
अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥
कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते
सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।
अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥
करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते
मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।
निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥
कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे
प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे
जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥
विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते
कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।
सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥
पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे
अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।
तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥
कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्
भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम् ।
तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥
तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते
किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।
मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥
अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे
अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।
यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram in English
Ayi Giri Nandini, Nandhitha Medhini, Viswa Vinodhini Nandanuthe
Girivara Vindhya Sirodhi Nivasini, Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu Nuthe ।
Bhagawathi Hey Sithi Kanda Kudumbini, Bhoori Kudumbini Bhoori Kruthe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 1 ॥
Suravara Varshini, Durdara Darshini, Durmukhamarshani, Harsha Rathe,
Tribhuvana Poshini, Sankara Thoshini, Kilbisisha Moshini, Ghosha Rathe
Danuja Niroshini, Dithisutha Roshini, Durmatha Soshini, Sindhu Suthe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 2 ॥
Ayi Jagadambha Madambha , Kadambha, Vana Priya Vasini, Hasarathe,
Shikhari Siromani, Thunga Himalaya, Srunga Nijalaya, Madhyagathe ।
Madhu Madure, Mdhukaitabha Banjini, Kaitabha Banjini, Rasa Rathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 3 ॥
Ayi Satha Kanda, Vikanditha Runda, Vithunditha Shunda, Gajathipathe,
Ripu Gaja Ganda , Vidhaarana Chanda, Paraakrama Shunda, Mrugathipathe ।
Nija Bhuja Danda Nipaathitha Khanda, Vipaathitha Munda, Bhatathipathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 4 ॥
Ayi Rana Durmathashathru Vadhothitha, Durdhara Nirjjara, Shakthi Bruthe,
Chathura Vicharadureena Maha Shiva, Duthatkrutha Pramadhipathe ।
Duritha Dureeha, Dhurasaya Durmathi, Dhanava Dhutha Kruithaanthamathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 5 ॥
Ayi Saranagatha Vairi Vadhuvara, Veera Varaa Bhaya Dhayakare,
Tribhuvana Masthaka Soola Virodhi, Sirodhi Krithamala Shoolakare ।
Dimidmi Thaamara Dundubinadha Mahaa , Ukharikruthatigmakare,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 6 ॥
Ayi Nija Huum Kruthimathra Niraakrutha, Dhoomra Vilochana Dhoomra Sathe,
Samara Vishoshitha Sonitha Bheeja, Samudhbhava Sonitha Bheejalathe ।
Shiva Shiva Shumbha Nishumbhamaha Hava, Tarpitha Bhootha Pisacha Rathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 7 ॥
Dhanu Ranushanga Rana Kshana Sanga, Parisphuradanga Natath Katake,
Kanaka Pishanga Brushathka Nishanga, Rasadbhata Shrunga Hatavatuke ।
Kritha Chaturanga Bala Kshithirangakadath , Bahuranga Ratadhpatuke,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 8 ॥
Sura-lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-abhinayo-dara Nrtya-rate
Krta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-taala Kutuuhala Gaana-rate ।
Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira Mrdamga Ninaada-rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-mardini Ramya-kapardini Shaila-sute ॥ 9 ॥
Jaya Jaya Hey Japya Jayejaya Shabda , Parastuti Tatpara Vishvanute ,
Bhana Bhanabhinjimi Bhingrutha Noopura, Sinjitha Mohitha Bhootha Pathe ।
Nadintha Nataartha Nadi Nada Nayaka, Naditha Natya Sugaanarathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 10 ॥
Ayi Sumana Sumana, Sumana Sumanohara Kanthiyuthe,
Sritha Rajani Rajani Rajani, Rajaneekaravakthra Vruthe ।
Sunayana Vibhramarabhrama, Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 11 ॥
Sahitha Maha Hava Mallama Hallika, Mallitharallaka Mallarathe,
Virachithavallika Pallika Mallika Billika , Bhillika Varga Vruthe ।
Sithakruthapulli Samulla Sitharuna, Thallaja Pallava Sallalithe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 12 ॥
Avirala Ganda Kalatha Mada Medura, Matha Matanga Rajapathe,
Tribhuvana Bhooshana Bhootha Kalanidhi, Roopa Payonidhi Raja Suthe ।
Ayi Suda Thijjana Lalasa Manasa , Mohana Manmatha Raja Suthe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 13 ॥
Kamala Dalaamala Komala Kanthi, Kala Kalithaamala Bala Lathe,
Sakala Vilasa Kala Nilayakrama, Keli Chalathkala Hamsa Kule ।
Alikula Sankula Kuvalaya Mandala , Mauli Miladh Bhakulalikule,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 14 ॥
Kara Murali Rava Veejitha Koojitha, Lajjitha Kokila Manjumathe,
Militha Pulinda Manohara Kunchitha, Ranchitha Shaila Nikunjakathe ।
Nija Guna Bhootha Maha Sabari Gana, Sathguna Sambrutha Kelithale,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 15 ॥
Kati Thata Peetha Dukoola Vichithra, Mayuka Thiraskrutha Chandra Ruche,
Pranatha Suraasura Mouli Mani Sphura , Damsula Sannka Chandra Ruche
Jitha Kanakachala Maulipadorjitha, Nirbhara Kunjara Kumbhakuche,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 16 ॥
Vijitha Sahasra Karaika Sahasrakaraika, Sarakaraika Nuthe,
Krutha Sutha Tharaka Sangaratharaka, Sangaratharaka Soonu Suthe ।
Suratha Samadhi Samana Samadhi, Samadhi Samadhi Sujatharathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 17 ॥
Padakamalam Karuna Nilaye Varivasyathi, Yo Anudhinam Sa Shive,
Ayi Kamale Kamala Nilaye Kamala Nilaya, Sa Katham Na Bhaveth ।
Thava Padameva Param Ithi, Anusheelayatho Mama Kim Na Shive,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 18 ॥
Kanakala Sathkala Sindhu Jalairanu, Sinjinuthe Guna Ranga Bhuvam,
Bhajathi Sa Kim Na Shachi Kucha Kumbha, Thati Pari Rambha Sukhanubhavam ।
Thava Charanam Saranam Kara Vani, Nataamaravaaninivasi Shivam,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 19 ॥
Thava Vimalendu Kulam Vadnedumalam, Sakalayananu Kulayathe,
Kimu Puruhootha Pureendu Mukhi, Sumukhibhee Rasou Vimukhi Kriyathe ।
Mama Thu Matham Shivanama Dhane, Bhavathi Krupaya Kimu Na Kriyathe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 20 ॥
Ayi Mai Deena Dayalu Thaya Krupayaiva, Thvaya Bhavthavyam Ume,
Ayi Jagatho Janani Kripayaa Asi, Thatha Anumithasi Rathe Na ।
Yaduchitham Atra Bhavathvya Rari Kurutha, Durutha Pamapakarute
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini , Ramya Kapardini, Shaila Suthe ॥ 21 ॥
Conclusion
The Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is more than just a hymn; it is a profound spiritual experience that connects devotees to the divine energy of Goddess Durga.
Through its powerful verses, the stotram narrates the eternal battle between good and evil, highlighting the goddess's role as the ultimate protector and savior.
The stotram’s ability to evoke deep emotional and spiritual responses from its reciters is a testament to its enduring relevance and significance.
Reciting the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram offers numerous spiritual benefits. It instills a sense of courage and confidence, reminding devotees of the divine support that is always available to them.
The rhythmic repetition and melodic structure of the stotram create a meditative state, allowing individuals to transcend their worldly worries and connect with the higher self. This connection fosters inner peace, resilience, and a profound sense of well-being.
In today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram provides a sanctuary of peace and strength. It serves as a reminder of the timeless values of righteousness, courage, and devotion.
By integrating the recitation of this stotram into daily practice, individuals can cultivate a balanced and harmonious life, grounded in spiritual wisdom and divine protection.
In conclusion, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a timeless treasure of Hindu spiritual literature. Its verses, rich in meaning and devotion, continue to inspire and uplift millions of devotees.
Whether recited in Hindi, English, or any other language, the essence of the stotram remains unchanged, radiating the powerful energy of Goddess Durga. By embracing this sacred hymn, we honor the divine feminine power and reaffirm our commitment to the path of righteousness and spiritual enlightenment.